Tim Cotterill, FROGMAN, is world famous for his bronze frog collectables. He has an uncontrollable passion for frogs and loves everything about them — their faces, their webbed feet, their springy legs and their antic nature. He incorporates every possible expression, contour, and subtlety of these amphibians into his colorful enameled bronzes....
Tim Cotterill, FROGMAN, is world famous for his bronze frog collectables. He has an uncontrollable passion for frogs and loves everything about them — their faces, their webbed feet, their springy legs and their antic nature. He incorporates every possible expression, contour, and subtlety of these amphibians into his colorful enameled bronzes.
Growing up in Great Britain, he developed a lifelong love of things that go "jump" in the night. Says Tim, "As a little boy, I always loved looking for frogs in the fields of England." Tim Cotterill apprenticed as an engineer intrigued with metalworking and soon became a master of metal sculptures. For the next ten years, he created over a thousand bird and animal sculptures in metal, many of which were sold at Sotheby's. Once he moved to Venice Beach, California, Cotterill discovered frogs as a sculptural form through which he could express his delightful sense of humor. What makes Frogman’s frogs unique is that many bear human traits of different characters - a dancer, swimmer, the prince charming, etc.
These frogs are being snapped up by people all over the world, including many celebrities. Sales of Frogman's bronze frogs, geckos and koi fish sculptures make him the largest selling sculptor (of small bronzes) in the world. Since no two frogs are alike, the process is painstaking. Cotterill begins by forming a pose on a wire frame. "Then I'll get car body filler and start laying it on and sanding it back until it builds and builds." Finally when it's smooth enough, he sends it off to his foundry to be cast in bronze.
His passion is now making this modest Frogman a living. “Guess all that daydreaming during school paid off!” Tim Cotterill's bronze frog sculptures capture the whimsical character, the jewel-like quality, and the pure JOY of these beautiful little creatures. "Through the centuries and throughout the world, FROGS have symbolized many things - Good Luck, Royalty, Fertility, Magic Potions, Energy, Charm, Indiscretion, etc., etc. In today's fast world, life sometimes becomes complicated and stressful. As you can see, my art is not. It's Elegant, Stylish, and Whimsical & Unique and is pure FUN! It makes people SMILE! The more we smile, laugh, and feel happy, the healthier we become. I hope my art brings more happiness and joy into your life."
— Tim Cotterill, The Frogman.
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Frederick by Tim Cotterill Frogman will be right at home in your oasis. His easygoing expression will bring tranquility wherever you choose to display him! Frederick is a Sold Out edition. We have one available in the blue shown here. Dimensions: 21" x 21" x 17"
Free Spirit embodies the essence of swift and agile movement of the frog suspended mid-air; diving into the water. Tim calls this frog “Free Spirit”, as his elegance and grace inspires the spirit to soar. Edition Size: 1000 Material: Bronze Color/Finish: Golden Orange Dimensions: 13” x 21.5” x 8” FREE SHIPPING
FROG PRINCESS, Tim Cotterill’s 2023 Valentine release, provides collectors with a subtle symmetry of whimsy and elegance. Draped in a royal purple cloak, an enchanting, vibrant green frog perches regally upon her throne, balancing a dazzling gold crown on her head. A noble FROG PRINCESS indeed, awaiting her PRINCE! BF268 Frog Princess Edition Size...
Inquisitive, yet cautious, Froglet searches for his place in the pond. A speckled green and gold patina ensures that this youngster will stand out among the others. Tim Cotterill delights with this sprightly addition to the Frogman collection. BF241 Froglet Edition Size 1000 3.75" L x 4.5" W x 1" H FREE SHIPPING
Chico - 2004 Bronze Limited Edition of 5,000 Signed and Numbered 8 x 5.5 x 3 Material: Bronze Color/Finish: Burnt Orange/Black Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 3 FREE SHIPPING
Diablo - 2004 Bronze Limited Edition of 5,000 Signed and Numbered 16 x 9.5 x 3.75 Material: Bronze Color/Finish: Dark Red/Rust Dimensions: 16 x 9.5 x 3.75 FREE SHIPPING
Fuego - 2004 Bronze Limited Edition of 5,000 Signed and Numbered 14.5 x 7 x 2.25 Material: Bronze Color/Finish: Burnt Orange/Yellow Dimensions: 14.5 x 7 x 2.25 FREE SHIPPING
Mamacita - 2004 Bronze Limited Edition of 5,000 Signed and Numbered 14.25 x 8.25 x 3.5 Material: Bronze Color/Finish: Green/Black Dimensions: 14.25 x 8.25 x 3.5 FREE SHIPPING
Margarita - 2004 Bronze Limited Edition of 5,000 Signed and Numbered 11 x 9 x 3.5 Material: Bronze Color/Finish: Green/Blue Dimensions: 11 x 9 x 3.5 FREE SHIPPING
Sweet Gem has a little turn in his bdy as if he were looking for a friend... Silvery gold patina with dazzling green belly. The colors are just amazing Dimensions: 2.25" x 3.5" x 3 FREE SHIPPING
The stars have aligned for Gemini. Perched upon a polished bronze reed, these twin frogs reflect on their dual nature. Material: Bronze Color/Finish: Blue Dimensions: 23.5 x 12 x 2 Watch Tim Cotterill's Video FREE SHIPPING
A stunning large piece from Tim Cotterill Frogman. The "crackle" patina technique enhances this agile frog as it sets its sights for an alluring polished bronze snail on this ground breaking sculpture. Collectors Series Edition 100 pieces - very limited Material: Bronze Color/Finish: Crackle Red Dimensions: 34"x18"x6" FREE SHIPPING